Ben Hill County Climate
Ben Hill County, Georgia
Avg Annual Temp
66.3°F
Annual Precip
47.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Extreme Heat Days
76.3
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Ben Hill County Weather
Deep South Heat Well Above National Norms
Ben Hill County’s 66.3°F annual temperature is much higher than the national median. This climate is characterized by prolonged heat and very mild winters.
Ranking High Among Georgia’s Warmest
At 66.3°F, Ben Hill is nearly 3 degrees warmer than the Georgia state average of 63.7°F. It ranks as one of the consistently warmer counties in the state's interior.
Drier Conditions Than the State Average
The county receives 47.6 inches of rain annually, which is drier than the statewide average of 51.4 inches. Its temperature profile is identical to Baker and Appling counties.
Intense Summer Heat and Snow-Free Winters
High summer heat is a defining feature, with 76 days over 90°F and a July average of 82.5°F. Winter remains very mild with a 51.2°F average and no measurable annual snowfall.
Focus on Summer Energy Efficiency
Energy budgets should focus heavily on air conditioning to manage 76 days of extreme heat. With zero annual snow, winter gear requirements are minimal, focusing more on rain protection.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.